US Destroyed Five Iranian Tankers

The vessels belonged to Iran's shadow fleet.

Forces of the US Central Command (CENTCOM) destroyed five Iranian crude oil tankers, the American military department announced.

In the Gulf of Oman, tankers of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) M/T Kaviz, M/T Charminar, M/T Horizon 1, and M/T Riesco were destroyed, as well as M/T Derya near Kharg Island.

The command added that these vessels belonged to Iran's "shadow fleet".

M/T Riesco sinks in the Gulf of Oman, Sept. 8, after being destroyed by CENTCOM forces in response to attempted IRGC attacks on a U.S. Navy warship. pic.twitter.com/EkmG8uyMT9

— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) September 9, 2026

In response, Iran attacked two US vessels, eight tankers, and ten trespassing vessels in the Persian Gulf.

According to a report by Tasnim agency, citing the IRGC, the strikes were carried out to prevent the crossing of the Strait of Hormuz.

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